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The GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admission Test.
college admissions, questions & answers

GMAT vs GRE: What’s the Difference?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on November 30, 2023
The GMAT is primarily designed to test for readiness for graduate business school programs vs. the GRE which tests for grad school readiness in a broader range of programs. Both are widely accepted and can be taken online or at test centers. There are notable differences in structure, content, and flexibility. Applying to graduate school …
sat prep
ACT & SAT

How Long Is The ACT?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 19, 2025
Key Takeaways The Enhanced ACT takes 2 hours 15 minutes for the core test or up to 3 hours 25 minutes if you also do the optional sections. Section timing varies from 35-50 minutes, depending on the section. The test consists of 215 questions, which are broken up into 4 mandatory sections and 1 optional section. …
tips tools & advice

20 Holiday Gifts for Students to Get Their Parents

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 27, 2026
Getting your parents gifts for the holidays is a perfect way to show your appreciation and share cheer. However, figuring out what to get your parents can be very difficult, which is why we created this guide for Christmas (or Hanukkah or Kwanza) gifts for parents from students. On this list, we’ve tried to give …
careers & internships

A LinkedIn Guide for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 4, 2023
If you’re like many college students, you’ve probably heard of LinkedIn. Although, you might be wondering how to use LinkedIn as a college student. Well, you’re in the right place!  Let’s take a deep dive into LinkedIn and explore how you can make the most of it as a college student. Think of LinkedIn as …
Celebrating fall.
student life

Celebrating Thanksgiving With International Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 20, 2023
Thanksgiving is a special holiday in the United States. It’s a time when friends and family gather to share a delicious meal and give thanks for all the good things in their lives. So how do you go about celebrating Thanksgiving with international students who might not be familiar with this American tradition? They should …
Friends celebrating Friendsgiving.
student life

Friendsgiving Celebration Ideas for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 20, 2023
The holiday season is full of fun celebrations and times to be festive. With Halloween coming to a close, Thanksgiving close behind it, and then winter break soon after that, it’s a packed season. But there is one other holiday missing from this list, and that’s Friendsgiving. Friendsgiving is a time to be thankful and …

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